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Overview |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $230 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | UVM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Vermont is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or UVM?
- Wesleyan University is 291.4% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Vermont ($63,722.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than UVM ($21,270 vs. $21,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 36.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($13,354 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 211.8% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($59,825 vs. $19,189)
Wesleyan University vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Wesleyan University .
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or UVM? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVM and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than University of Vermont (92% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UVM graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,300)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UVM graduates. ($180 vs. $230)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/